The Australian made Valor, the definition of ergonomic NOW WITH EXCLUSIVE LIVING BACK SET Lic: C H S 200 8 GECA- 28-2006 - Furniture and Fittings
Specification The Valor provides the user with easily operated independent adjustments, gas height, back angle, seat tilt and easy ratchet back height adjustable standard with a larger seat, 60 mm castors, moulded foams and waterfall front to reduce pressure on the users legs. With a high content of recycled material, and covered by GECA ecospecifier, earth saver and tested to AFRDI 6. Lowest carbon foot print guaranteed, produced in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth factories saving precious fossil fuels in transportation. Go green. Quick Ship Colour Options Corporate Grey, Navy or Black Operation The Valor provides the user with easily operated independent adjustments, with angled paddles for easier reach. Independently adjustable back angle Independently adjustable seat pitch Gas height adjustable seat Ratchet back height adjustable for lumbar 440 500 Min. 420 Max. 560 Min. 590 Max. 840 640 640 640 STANDARD HIGH BACK STANDARD MEDIUM BACK OPTIONAL DRAFTING KIT * Seat cushions * available in two sizes. Standard (490w x 465d) and Large (520w x 490d). Compressed seat height of 420mm as per AFRDI and Australian Standards.
Materials Options Free wheeling castors - 60 mm twin wheel ring/stem, nylon/pp castor, AFRDI 109.4. Soft tyre castors - twin wheel ring/stem, nylon/pp castor, AFRDI 109.4. Base - 640 diameter, high pressure injection moulded glass filled nylon, 70% recycled, 100% recyclable AFRDI 109.3. Gas lift - 140mm travel AFRDI 109.6. Mechanism - steel construction, powder coated low VOC, euro hole pattern170mmx200mm. Three lever fully ergonomic with independent controls, ratchet back to regulate lumbar height to suit user AFRDI 109.5. Seat - ply 13-16mm thick, 9 ply laminate with water-based glue (not solvent). 14 T-nut as standard for Euro configuration plus injection moulded outer cover, PPO5 resin code, 100% recyclable. Back - Exclusive Living back inner/outer produced with 100% recycled material, 100% recyclable PPK20 resin code. Seat foam - Australian-made moulded seat FR CM2/5 combustion modified, H 55-60kg/m 3 density and 200 N hardness. AS/NZS 4088.1 Flammability. AS 2282.3 Density. Back foam - Australian-made moulded back foam, FR CM2/5 combustion modified, H 55-60kg/m 3 density and 130 N hardness with built-in lumbar. AS/NZS 4088.1 Flammability. AS 2282.3 Density. Design by - F Rasera (Brado Italy) AS/NZS 4438 LEVEL 6 TESTING INCLUDES Back Medium back High back Armrests Height adjustable black arms (low voc) No arms Seat Standard seat 490w x 465 Large seat 520w x 490 Height Standard 140 Gas Drafter, footring +270 Gas Castors Standard with large twin wheel 60 mm castors Soft tyre friction twin wheel castors Glides - fixed non-roll Base Black nylon reinforced standard Polished aluminium Upholstery Quick ship in corporate navy, grey and black All fabrics available Special request Inflatable lumbar pump (Recommended for people with back problems) STATIC LOAD TESTS - 200 kg on seat applied 20 times - 76 kg on back applied 10 times - 120 kg downwards on each arm applied 10 times - 60 kg outwards on each arm applied 10 times These are overload tests and not to be considered as normal working loads. FATIGUE TEST LOADS - 120 kg on seat cycled 200,000 times - 41.5 kg on back cycled 200,000 times SWIVEL TEST - 120kg on seat at 45 degree back and forward 100,000 times IMPACT TESTS - 25 kg dropped onto seat 20 times from height of 350 mm - Chair dropped from height of 450 mm 10 times with chair at an angle of 10 PREQUALIFICATION OF COMPONENTS INCLUDES Mech- 300,000 cycles with various loads Castors-100,000 cycles Star base-1.1tonnes
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The Environment The following table shows the end-of-life properties of the chair. MATERIAL TYPE CHAIR COMPONENT WEIGHT (KG) % RECYCLED COMPONENT % RECYCLABLE AFTER USE PLASTIC Castors 60mm 0.60 70% Not recyclable Back inner PPK20 0.8 100% 100% Back outer PPK05 0.55 100% 100% Paddles 0.7 100% 100% Seat outer PP05 0.6 100% 100% 5 star base 1.60 70% 100% Dust cover 0.09 100% 100% STEEL Gas strut 1.2 0% 100% ALUMINIUM Ratchet Back bar 1.6 0% 100% 3 lever mech Rattle free 2.95 0% 100% Screws 0.10 0% 100% FABRIC Sustainable Chelsea 0.3 0% 100% WOOD Ply seat (water based) 1.55 0% Not presently recyclable FOAM Moulded seat foam 1 0% 100% Moulded back foam 0.6 0% 100% PACKAGING Plastic bag 0.11 0% Biodegradable Total 14.35 30.5% 85% End of Life The Valor is also recognised as an Earth Saver product. Valor also has Ecospecifier accreditation. The Valor has a full product stewardship programme for recycling at 4 locations, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Foams are crumbed and become carpet underlay Steel components are melted down for re-use Alloys are recycled All plastic and nylon parts are sorted into resin codes (eg. PPO5 or PPK20) for recycling
Delivery Options Chairs are available as pre-assembled units bagged for transportation or partly assembled and boxed. Box Dimensions (WxHxD) are: 590 x 690 x mm (0.17 cubic meter) BAGGED & READY TO GO PARTLY ASSEMBLED Assembly Instructions 1 ATTACH STRUT TO BASE 3 ATTACH BACK REST TO SEAT 2 SECURE WITH SUPPLIED BOLTS ATTACH SEAT TO STRUT 4
Instructions for use Sit in chair, if seat tilt is adjustable, adjust the seat so that it is approximately horizontal, to follow profile of the underside of thighs. Adjust the seat height so that your feet are resting flat on the floor. For good circulation your feet should take the weight of your legs. Adjust the forward-back movement of the backrest to give firm support while sitting upright. Adjust the height of the backrest to give support to the lumbar region of your back. Your forearms should slope gently down mid high of your keyboard when working at a desk. Chair may require adjusting during working day. For computer work, incline it slightly back, for writing work incline the seat slightly forward. Sitting upright, position the monitor screen viewing distance of 650mm, with midline screen height 100mm below eye level and angle screen at 5 degrees. If fitted with seat slide, adjust length/depth to give 50mm clearance for calves. Arm rest height should be 20mm below elbow levels. Information compiled by Terry Cunniffe Consultant Ergonomist Regular Care Backrest height adjustment 3 lever mechanism Backrest tilt Left hand side: Seat tilt adjustment Seat height adjustment THIS QUALITY PRODUCT IS AUSTRALIAN MADE CASTORS GAS LIFT UPHOLSTERY - FABRICS Axle is pre-lubed for years of smooth running. Check that castors do not become clogged with carpet fibres. Cleaning No maintenance required. However, it is recommended adjusting the lift upwards and downwards to help lubricate. Protect from direct sunlight. Vacuum regularly using low suction. Please do not sit on back of chair. SPOT CLEANING Treat spills and stains as soon as possible Gently scrape any soil or mop any liquid from the surface of the fabric Do not scrub Apply proprietary cleaning agents strictly according to instructions to remove the residue of the spill Do not saturate the fabric or interior with water or other cleaning liquids May be spot cleaned with drycleaning fluid CLEANING Clean with hot water extraction machine (hot) Professional cleaning recommended Do not use dishwashing or laundry detergents Use only upholstery detergent Do not wet filling Dry in shade away from direct heat and sunlight Allow to dry thoroughly before re-use OR Clean using an on-site drycleaning machine (P) Professional cleaning only Do not wet filling with solvent Extract solvent thoroughly after application Wipe gently, do not rub CAUTION exhaust solvent vapour outside building. Provide adequate ventilation during cleaning and drying Allow to dry thoroughly before re-use Avoid use of room during drying period OR May be shampoo cleaned using upholstery shampoo Do not use dishwashing or laundry detergents Do not wet filling Wipe gently, do not rub Dry in shade away from direct heat and sunlight Allow to dry thoroughly before re-use